MEXICO

Tequila can only be produced in Mexico because it is a designation of origin product protected under Mexican law and international trade agreements. This designation ensures that tequila is made exclusively from the blue agave plant grown in specific regions of Mexico, primarily in Jalisco and a few neighboring states. This exclusivity is rooted in tradition, the unique characteristics of the agave plant, and the region's terroir, which gives tequila its distinct flavor and cultural significance.